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fixing a bad paint job

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jd jim A.

08-06-2005 19:23:23




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Got in a bit of a hurry prepairing some sheetmetal for paint and missed a small area of rust/flaking old paint. Got the first coat of new paint down, and it looks bad in that spot. Could someone describe the best technique to fix this without sanding the whole piece back down? I imagine I'll need a certain type of fine sandpaper, what should I use?




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Paul in Mich

08-08-2005 08:45:38




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 Re: fixing a bad paint job in reply to jd jim A., 08-06-2005 19:23:23  
Trying a "quick fix" to rectify a mistake caused from a hastily done job only compounds the problem. It may take longer to strip the paint and do over, but the results should be more satisfactory. Newer paint is very hard to feather and blend without visable signs of being repaired, as it tends to roll when more than minimal perssure is applied during sanding. I have found that the biggest lesson learned in a good painting process is the attention given to preparation. There are no short cuts, and the less time spent on preparation, the more time spent trying to compensate while painting or reparing after the fact.

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dr.sportster

08-07-2005 06:44:28




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 Re: fixing a bad paint job in reply to jd jim A., 08-06-2005 19:23:23  
Oh oh do over.You save money painting things yourself but sometimes go back to square one.Its part of the learning curve.Use stripper start the whole piece over is the easiest way.Sand that bad spot with an orbital sander.



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msb

08-06-2005 21:53:25




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 Re: fixing a bad paint job in reply to jd jim A., 08-06-2005 19:23:23  
Trying to save some time will probbly not yield the kind of job you want done if you are very particular.I would get a can of paint remover and strip the whole job off .Fresh paint strips off easily and quickly.Then start over.Only the very experienced painter can make a spot repair job look right. The sanding is easy. Its the spotting in that is tough.



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